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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Somerset County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 6,096 students in Somerset County, ME (there are 7 private schools, serving 546 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Somerset County, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Somerset County, ME are Athens Community School, Canaan Elementary School and Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Somerset County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Community School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8 Fox Hill Road
Athens, ME 04912
(207) 654-2561
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
178 Main Street
Canaan, ME 04924
(207) 474-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40 Heselton Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-9822
Gr: 4-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Forest Hills Consolidated School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
606 Main Street
Jackman, ME 04945
(207) 668-5291
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Solon Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
76 S Main St
Solon, ME 04979
(207) 643-2491
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Skowhegan Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Skowhegan Area Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3339
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Main St
Harmony, ME 04942
(207) 683-2211
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9 School Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-6221
Gr: 1-3 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Warsaw Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
167 School Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5145
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Garret Schenck School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Ken Taylor St
Anson, ME 04911
(207) 696-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1313.
Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13 Easler Road
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Vickery School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
170 School Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5575
Gr: 1-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Mill Stream Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Mercer Road
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-3121
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
Lawrence Jr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7 School Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Gr: 7-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1717.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Blake Street
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Gr: PK-4 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1818.
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Meadow St
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-3300
Gr: 5-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1919.
Carrabec Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
56 N Main St
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 635-2209
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2020.
Carrabec High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
160 N Main St
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 635-2296
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2121.
Dimensions Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1192 West Ridge Road
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8503
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2222.
Overman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
78 Water Street, Suite 2
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2323.
Moscow Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Canada Rd
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-5572
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Creative Childrens Academy
Charter School
48 South Factory Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8740
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Elementary School
43 Learners Lane
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Gr: PK-2 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Jr/sr High School
486 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3395
Gr: 7-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Main Street Middle School
205 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3381
Gr: 3-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Manson Park School
179 Lancey Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2881
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
North Elementary School
33 Jewett Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2907
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Somerset Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2151

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Somerset County, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Somerset County, ME include Athens Community School, Canaan Elementary School and Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan.
How many public schools are located in Somerset County?
31 public schools are located in Somerset County.
What percentage of students in Somerset County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Somerset County are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Somerset County include: Dimensions Academy vs. Athens Community School, Dimensions Academy vs. Skowhegan Area Middle School

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